Quality Engineer Management
Resume:
Brenden Mckillop
Quality engineer/Quality Mgrnager
Jacksboro, TN 37757
**********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Quality Manager
Innovate Manufacturing, Inc. - Knoxville, TN
October 2021 to Present
• Manage QA and Compliance activities & staff
• Manage and have responsibility for all aspects of inspection of incoming packaging materials, in- process filled goods, and documentation practices as outlined in SOP's
• Oversee the quality management system (QMS) development, implementation and maintenance of the PPAP process control
• Coordinate external/corporate audits and maintain quality management system certifications
• Lead and facilitate the performance and documentation of cross-functional risk assessments for cGMP programs and functions
As the Quality Assurance Manager I have the following qualifications: 23 years of people management experience
• 20+ years of experience working with quality management system
• AS Degree with engineering and QMS.
Quality engineer
Hicks Plastics Company, Inc. - Jacksboro, TN
June 2017 to October 2021
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Quality Engineer
Jones Plastic & Engineering - Williamsburg, KY
July 2015 to July 2017
• Perform technical review of customer requirements, in terms of alignment with OEM specifications. Determine feasibility and capability.
• Engage with customers to determine optimal inspection, packaging and testing requirements for new products.
• Perform BOM risk analysis to determine issues that could cause bad quality, high scrap, or low productivity. Develop counter measures and track success via metrics throughout launch.
• Develop specifications for material properties based on statistical analysis and handle negotiations with customers.
• Attend product validation trials at customers to understand the interaction between the product and customer’s molding application.Drive subsequent trials and improvement activities. Professionally present information and solutions
• Identify and lead VA-VE activities intended to reduce material/BOM costs, improve scrap rates and productivity.
• Drive PPAP testing requirements based on assessment of Tier and OEM’s requirements.
• Support activities related to OEM test package submissions specific to construction approvals.
• Work on engineering change projects, specific to technical activities for the change.
• Perform the update of APQP documentation(DFMEA, Control plan as applicable) and determination of special characteristics for new products
• Communicate to relevant stakeholders (department managers, engineers, leads, supervisors) the new requirements and/or issues associated with each launch and collaborate to address them.
• Complete and document tasks for phase gate review process Quality Engineer
SL Tennessee Inc
May 2011 to July 2015
Lead, coordinate and prepare customer specific submission documentation and packages for current and new program launches.
● Be the customer representative ensuring that customer requirements are addressed.
● Provide quality support to both internal and external customers.
● Coordinate return material requests (both external customer and supplier source) and initiate corrective action response, as required.
● Perform failure analysis on internal and external non-conforming material.
● Assure measurement "MSA" studies conform with customer specific requirements.
● Assist in developing, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System, recommending continual improvement as needed.
● Perform dimensional inspection using test and measurement devices / equipment to validate conformance to internal and external customer requirements.
● The maintenance of the Customer Action System/Corrective Action system serving as the Quick Response Concerns Management Facilitator to resolve internal and external quality issues. Lead QRCM teams in non reversible corrective actions.
● Serving as an Internal Lead Auditor for TS 16949 Quality System by maintaining the Internal Audit Schedule, coordinating Internal TS-16949 Audits, participating in the Internal Audits.
● Work on Advanced Product Quality Planning including Process FMEA, Process Control plan and inspection instructions and preparing PPAP submission documents to customer. The engineer will also assist in training of new inspectors or inspectors redeployed to different areas.
● Assist in problem solving with supplier for product identified as nonconforming and support supplier development activities
Electrical Specialist
LOWES Inc
November 2008 to July 2011
• Use electrical experience to advise customers on all manners of electrical applications, and the proper tools, and guides to assist them on their electrical project.
• Work with contractors to satisfy their needs on all projects on-going.
• Work with customers to promote increase sales in the department and recommend needed supplies in other departments.
Quality Manager/Corporate Management Rep
S.E.K.R.I
October 2005 to November 2008
Hired for this management position to implement ISO9000/9001.
● Wrote and published the company quality manual.
● Trained seven quality managers in all aspects of the quality management system.
● Set up the monitoring and measurement programs for all seven plants to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality management system, responsible for all internal corrective action requests.
● Implemented processes and procedures for manufacturing engineering, quality and management.
● Implementation took a little over two years, three months of internal auditing, and passed our audit and was certified in November 2007 with only a few minor non compliances. 3rd Shift Supervisor
Chase Scientific Glass
January 2002 to October 2005
Hired for this leadership position to oversee, and supervise the start-up the 3rd shift operations.
● Maximized efficiency of overall manufacturing by implementing the principles of lean thinking and 5- S practices.
● Delegated duties, and monitored production effiencies to meet schedule requirements
● Trained, supervised, and evaluated 43 employees in shipping, packaging, and production as well as supporting staff; consistently enforced compliance with industry and company policies/procedures.
● Reduced injury/accidents by 50% by implementing new practices, methods, and maintained a continuous awareness of the cost of injury to the employee, and to the company, as well as starting up a program that rewarded employees for their safety awareness, and their ideas for improving safety in all areas of the work place.
● Earned recognition for becoming the most productive, efficient, and overall best performing shift for three months in a row.
● Implemented a monitoring program for analyzing the overall performance of employees to recognize achievements, as well as to offer training where needed to increase overall productivity. Lead Production Supervisor
DURAKON INDUSTRIES - Clinton, TN
February 1995 to January 2002
The following highlights promotions and accomplishments in progressively responsible leadership roles that have enhanced overall operations for this multi-million dollar automotive parts manufacturer. Built a proven track record for (1) increasing profitability of operations, (2) improving quality and staff performance levels, and (3) coordinating the development and implementation of procedures/programs that have improved quality and operational efficiency, generated cost savings, and increased profits) Career Growth Success:
Initially hired as a Machine Operator and was promoted within 3 months to Line Supervisor. One year later, earned another promotion to Production Team Leader. After demonstrating outstanding leadership capabilities, progressed through the positions of Quality Process Technician, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Supervisor. Earned final promotion into Lead Production Supervisor position in October 2000. Lead Production Supervisor (Primary Responsibilities):
● Promoted into this leadership position to oversee efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability of production and manufacturing operations through effective management of all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift operations.
● Maximized efficiency of overall manufacturing operations by managing numerous facets of general production management including purchasing, materials control, inventory control, human resources, quality assurance, equipment planning/maintenance, and production planning.
● Assisted in implementing QS 9000 by writing and setting-up 50 procedures.
● Trained, supervised, and evaluated 120 employees and two shift supervisors and supporting staff; consistently enforced compliance with industry and company policies/procedures.
● Earned recognition for increasing productivity and reducing costs through maximum utilization of equipment/materials, strict inventory control, and quality control.
● Evaluated production processes, identified areas needing improvements in costs, labor, procedures, and quality, and directed the development and implementation of directives that immediately improved operational productivity and profitability.
● Created production schedules and assisted in maintaining process book accuracy as well as the tooling necessary for production.
● Coordinated materials distribution with production schedules to avoid time and cost overruns and ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Education
None in Mechanical engineering
USC - South Carolina
August 1993 to May 1994
AS in Electronic engineering
ITT Technical Institute-National City - Tennessee
March 1990 to May 1992
Skills
• Office Applications (10+ years)
• Supplier Quality (4 years)
• APQP (10+ years)
• ISO (10+ years)
• TS16949 (10+ years)
• Fmea (10+ years)
• Aerospace (8 years)
• PPAP (10+ years)
• Internal Audits (10+ years)
• Quality Management (10+ years)
• Dimensional Inspection (10+ years)
• ISO 9001 (10+ years)
• Six Sigma (7 years)
• Lean (10+ years)
• Lean Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Root Cause Analysis (10+ years)
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Research & Development (10+ years)
• Quality Control (10+ years)
• Production Management (6 years)
• 5S (10+ years)
• Micrometer
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (7 years)
• Mechanical Engineering
• GD&T
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Quality assurance
• Supervising experience
• Project management (10+ years)
• QA/QC (10+ years)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Microsoft Access
• OEM
• Plastics injection molding
• SolidWorks
• Calipers
• Project Planning
• MATLAB
• Supply Chain
• Leadership
• Statistical software (10+ years)
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Production design
• IATF 16949:2016
• Analysis skills (10+ years)
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
Military Service
Branch: Usaf
Service Country: Kuwait
Rank: E6
May 1991 to May 1998
Certifications and Licenses
Quality
June 2003 to June 2019
Fundamentals of Engineering
Professional Engineer
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